To celebrate the launch of the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue I had cake and coffee at my house on 1 April. Yes I know there were a number who couldn't come because of Easter, but because of the school holidays and the April workshops it was that date or nothing! However, the few that came had a play with the new products and shared ideas over cake and coffee. It was a fun night.
We played with the new die-cutting machine, the Sizzix Big Shot, to create this cute little treat pouch, which is perfect for holding a Whittakers Milk Chocolate Square or decorative soap.
Stamps: Vintage Vogue (w: 119191). Card/Paper: Washington Apple DSP (112461), Whisper White (106549). Ink: Riding Hood Red (111836), Pumpkin Pie (105216). Accessories: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025). Tools: Scallop Envelope Bigz Die (113462), Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Standard Premium Crease Pad (113476), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).
This is made using two Scallop Envelope Dies - another thing you can make with this die (other than an envelope)! The small flower stamp is from Vintage Vogue.
We also did a make-in-take using the Heard From The Heart stamp set and Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel.
Stamps: Heard From The Heart (clear: 1020006). Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel (117693). Card/Paper: Tangerine Tango (116206), Old Olive (106576), Whisper White (106549). Ink: Tangerine Tango (111834), Old Olive (102277). Accessories: White uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (105021). Tools: Clear Block H (118490), Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle (103661), Mat Pack (105826).
I purchased Heard From The Heart as a clear-mount stamp set, along with a clear block. It is a bit different using clear-mount stamps, so it was good to play with them. When thinking about wood-mount and clear-mount stamps, one option is not better than the other; it all comes down to your personal preference and weighing up the pros and cons.
- Click HERE to find out more information about the differences between wood-mount stamps and clear-mount stamps.
Please contact me If you couldn't make it on Thursday night and would like to know more about the products in the new mini, I am happy to talk to you about it and answer any questions you have.